!Charmander!

Pokédex data

National №	004
Type	FIRE
Species	Lizard Pokémon
Height	2′0″ (0.61m)
Weight	18.7 lbs (8.5 kg)
Abilities	Blaze Solar Power (hidden ability)
Local №	004 (Red/Blue/Yellow/FireRed/LeafGreen) 229 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 234 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 083 (X/Y)
Japanese	Hitokage

Training

EV yield	1 Speed
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	65
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Dragon, Monster
Gender	87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles	20 (base 5,120 steps)

Base stats

Total	309	Min	Max
HP	39	188	282
Attack	52	98	223
Defense	43	81	203
Sp. Atk	60	112	240
Sp. Def	50	94	218
Speed	65	121	251

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Charmander.

NOR	FIR	WAT	ELE	GRA	ICE	FIG	POI	GRO
	½	2		½	½			2

FLY	PSY	BUG	ROC	GHO	DRA	DAR	STE	FAI
		½	2				½	½

Pokédex entries

Red Blue	Obviously prefers hot places. When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.
Yellow	The flame at the tip of its tail makes a sound as it burns. You can only hear it in quiet places.
Gold	The flame on its tail shows the strength of its life force. If it is weak, the flame also burns weakly.
Silver	The flame on its tail indicates CHARMANDER’s life force. If it is healthy, the flame burns brightly.
Crystal	If it’s healthy, the flame on the tip of its tail will burn vigorously, even if it gets a bit wet.
Ruby Sapphire	The flame that burns at the tip of its tail is an indication of its emotions. The flame wavers when CHARMANDER is enjoying itself. If the POKéMON becomes enraged, the flame burns fiercely.
FireRed	From the time it is born, a flame burns at the tip of its tail. Its life would end if the flame were to go out.
LeafGreen	It has a preference for hot things. When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.
Emerald	The flame that burns at the tip of its tail is an indication of its emotions. The flame wavers when CHARMANDER is happy, and blazes when it is enraged.
Diamond Pearl Platinum	The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.
HeartGold	The flame on its tail shows the strength of its life force. If it is weak, the flame also burns weakly.
SoulSilver	The flame on its tail indicates CHARMANDER’s life force. If it is healthy, the flame burns brightly.
Black White Black 2 White 2	The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life. If healthy, its tail burns intensely.
X	The flame on its tail indicates Charmander’s life force. If it is healthy, the flame burns brightly.
Y	From the time it is born, a flame burns at the tip of its tail. Its life would end if the flame were to go out.
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	The flame that burns at the tip of its tail is an indication of its emotions. The flame wavers when Charmander is enjoying itself. If the Pokémon becomes enraged, the flame burns fiercely.

Evolution chart

#004
Charmander
Fire
(Level 16)

#005
Charmeleon
Fire
(Level 36)

#006
Charizard
Fire · Flying

Name origin

char: to burn or singe
salamander: lizard-like amphibian

Moves learned by Charmander

Moves learnt by level up

Charmander learns the following moves in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Growl	NORMAL	—	100
1	Scratch	NORMAL	40	100
7	Ember	FIRE	40	100
10	Smokescreen	NORMAL	—	100
16	Dragon Rage	DRAGON	—	100
19	Scary Face	NORMAL	—	100
25	Fire Fang	FIRE	65	95
28	Flame Burst	FIRE	70	100
34	Slash	NORMAL	70	100
37	Flamethrower	FIRE	90	100
43	Fire Spin	FIRE	35	85
46	Inferno	FIRE	100	50

Moves learnt by HM

Charmander is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire:

HM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	NORMAL	50	95
4	Strength	NORMAL	80	100
6	Rock Smash	FIGHTING	40	100

Moves learnt by TM

Charmander is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Hone Claws	DARK	—	—
2	Dragon Claw	DRAGON	80	100
6	Toxic	POISON	—	90
10	Hidden Power	NORMAL	60	100
11	Sunny Day	FIRE	—	—
17	Protect	NORMAL	—	—
21	Frustration	NORMAL	—	100
27	Return	NORMAL	—	100
28	Dig	GROUND	80	100
31	Brick Break	FIGHTING	75	100
32	Double Team	NORMAL	—	—
35	Flamethrower	FIRE	90	100
38	Fire Blast	FIRE	110	85
39	Rock Tomb	ROCK	60	95
40	Aerial Ace	FLYING	60	∞
42	Facade	NORMAL	70	100
43	Flame Charge	FIRE	50	100
44	Rest	PSYCHIC	—	—
45	Attract	NORMAL	—	100
48	Round	NORMAL	60	100
49	Echoed Voice	NORMAL	40	100
50	Overheat	FIRE	130	90
56	Fling	DARK	—	100
59	Incinerate	FIRE	60	100
61	Will-O-Wisp	FIRE	—	85
65	Shadow Claw	GHOST	70	100
75	Swords Dance	NORMAL	—	—
80	Rock Slide	ROCK	75	90
87	Swagger	NORMAL	—	90
88	Sleep Talk	NORMAL	—	—
90	Substitute	NORMAL	—	—
94	Secret Power	NORMAL	70	100
98	Power-Up Punch	FIGHTING	40	100
100	Confide	NORMAL	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Charmander can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Body Slam	NORMAL	85	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Captivate	NORMAL	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Defense Curl	NORMAL	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-Edge	NORMAL	120	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Dynamic Punch	FIGHTING	100	50	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Fury Cutter	BUG	40	95	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Headbutt	NORMAL	70	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mega Kick	NORMAL	120	75	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega Punch	NORMAL	80	85	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mimic	NORMAL	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mud-Slap	GROUND	20	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Natural Gift	NORMAL	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Rage	NORMAL	20	100	Generation 3 — Level up
Seismic Toss	FIGHTING	—	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Swift	NORMAL	60	∞	Generation 4 — Move tutor

Charmander sprites

Type	Generation 1	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6
Normal
Shiny	—

See all Charmander sprites

Where to find Charmander

Red Blue	Pallet Town
Yellow	Route 24
Gold Silver Crystal	Trade/migrate from another game
Ruby Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed LeafGreen	Pallet Town
Emerald	Trade/migrate from another game
Diamond Pearl Platinum	Trade/migrate from another game
HeartGold SoulSilver	Pallet Town
Black White Black 2 White 2	Trade/migrate from another game
X Y	Lumiose City
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
Sun Moon	Data not available yet.